Scott Kissinger

Sunset over the harbor in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. The sun dips behind dark hills, sending a golden reflection across the calm water. A sailboat and catamaran are silhouetted in the foreground beneath a towering cloud glowing with light.

Sunset over Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas — calm water, glowing light, and a sailboat silhouette right as the sun dipped behind the hills.
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A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swims above a sandy patch at Maho Bay, St. John, surrounded by dozens of small reef fish. Soft light filters through the surface, revealing shades of green, gold, and blue in the water.

A green sea turtle surrounded by reef fish at Maho Bay, St. John. The colors were tough to recover, but worth it to capture that calm motion underwater.
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A cluster of bright red Ixora coccinea flowers (commonly called jungle geranium or flame of the woods) blooms among glossy green leaves in a garden in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI. The spherical inflorescence stands out vividly against the shaded foliage.

A vivid red Ixora coccinea, or jungle geranium, in a garden in Charlotte Amalie. Bold color, compact form, and glossy leaves — tropical perfection.
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Yellow trumpetbush (Tecoma stans) with vivid yellow blooms grows from the old stone and red plaster wall of Fort Christian in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI. Two green-shuttered windows overlook the plant as it climbs upward, contrasting vibrant life against the weathered fort façade.

At Fort Christian in Charlotte Amalie, a yellow trumpetbush blooms from the old red walls—nature reclaiming what time once took. A quiet balance of age and renewal.
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The sun creates a bright starburst as it peeks around the angular wall of Fort Christian on St. Thomas. The building’s dark silhouette contrasts sharply with the deep blue sky and a few drifting clouds, emphasizing shape and light.

Afternoon light catching the edge of Fort Christian — where form meets contrast for just a second.

#Photography #USVI #StThomas #LightAndShadow #ScottKissPhoto

A rusted motorcycle with a sidecar sits in tall grass on Water Island, USVI. Its once-shiny metal is now weathered with patina and peeling paint, the seat long deteriorated. Bright tropical light reveals every texture, while the soft green background and white villa nearby contrast sharply with the aging machine.

A rusted sidecar motorcycle on Water Island — out of place yet full of quiet beauty.

Even in paradise, age has its own grace.

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A tranquil mid-afternoon view overlooking Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI. Dozens of sailboats and yachts rest on calm blue water, their white hulls contrasting against the deep turquoise sea. Soft sunlight glows over the anchored boats and small island homes, evoking an easy, peaceful coastal afternoon.

Cruz Bay at ease — calm light, quiet boats, and that gentle island rhythm that asks you to slow down.

What moments help you reset?

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A play of focus and blur—just a single wire in sharp relief against soft color.#Photography #Macro #Focus #Lines #ScottKissPhoto

A single rounded rock rests in smooth sand as gentle waves reach toward it. The image is black and white, emphasizing texture, shape, and motion. The sea foam fades softly into the background, giving the photo a calm, minimalist feel.

Light, motion, and stillness—everything reduced to one rock and a breath of surf.

#Photography #Minimalism #BlackAndWhite #USVI #ScottKissPhoto

Sunset over Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI. Golden light catches a towering cloud formation above hillside villas, while the foreground remains in deep green shadow, creating a calm yet dramatic contrast between warmth and dusk.

Evening light over Cruz Bay, St. John—sunset catching the clouds just right, with the hillside homes glowing beneath them. Calm light, quiet color, perfect end of day.

💬 Like or share if sunset light pulls you in too.

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Close-up of a vivid pink Madagascar periwinkle flower at Estate Lindholm on St. John, USVI. The five-petaled bloom stands out against deep green leaves, its color glowing softly in natural tropical light.

The tropics don’t do subtle. This Madagascar periwinkle at Estate Lindholm glowed with color and contrast—pure vibrancy against deep green.

💬 If bright color grabs you too, give this one a boost.

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Rain-washed shoreline at Honeymoon Beach, St. John — pale turquoise water rolling onto dark volcanic rocks under a clearing sky. Waves blur slightly from the slow shutter, capturing motion and calm in the same frame.

Rain cleared as we hiked from Estate Lindholm to Honeymoon Beach. I slowed the shutter to catch waves breaking where Beth had just climbed. Calm after the storm.

#Photography #USVI #StJohn #HoneymoonBeach #TravelPhotography #NikonZf #ScottKissPhoto

A sea turtle glides through clear blue water off Maho Bay, St. John, its shell catching the sunlight as it swims over a shallow reef.

First snorkel in years — new prescription mask, clear water, and a sea turtle that appeared out of nowhere off Maho Bay. One perfect moment.

#Photography #UnderwaterPhotography #Turtle #SeaTurtle #MahoBay #StJohn #USVI #Wildlife #ScottKissPhoto

Close-up of a Crinum lily flower in the gardens at Estate Lindholm, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Pale pink and lavender petals curl outward, covered in water droplets, with deep red stems and dark green foliage in the background.

Rain-kissed petals and a quiet island morning — this Crinum lily caught the light just right.

✨ Stay a while and let the small details pull you in.

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Aerial view of Charlotte Amalie harbor in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, showing turquoise water dotted with sailboats and a large cruise ship docked at the port, surrounded by colorful hillside buildings and lush green mountains.

Evening light over Charlotte Amalie — calm water, soft color, and the gentle hum of island life starting to move.

✨ Stick around for more scenes that slow time just a little.

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A Beechcraft Model 76 Duchess with blue and white livery flies low against a cloudless blue sky, its propellers spinning in motion blur as it approaches for landing.

A Beechcraft Duchess caught in perfect light — motion frozen just enough to feel the air move.

✨ If you enjoy catching motion in still moments, you’re in the right place.

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A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon climbs through gray clouds, leaving faint vapor trails behind its wings. The jet’s red, white, and blue livery stands out sharply against the overcast sky.

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 climbing through the clouds — precision, power, and poise in one frame. ✈️

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Tiger longwing butterfly (Heliconius hecale) perched on a green bud, wings closed to reveal orange and black pattern with white spots, against a softly blurred green background.

A tiger longwing butterfly rests in perfect balance — a fleeting pause of color and calm. 🦋

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Close-up of a palm frond catching the golden light of sunset on the north shore of St. Croix. The leaves glow green and gold with soft shadows and blurred tropical background tones.

Golden light filters through palm fronds at sunset on St. Croix’s north shore. 🌴

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Golden sunrise over the Caribbean Sea at Point Udall, St. Croix. The sun peeks through a line of dark clouds, casting warm orange and yellow reflections across the calm ocean surface with silhouetted branches in the foreground.

First light over Point Udall — the easternmost point of the U.S., where sunrise greets the Caribbean. 🌅

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A dramatic Caribbean sunset over the coast of St. Croix, with layered orange and pink clouds glowing above dark hills and calm ocean water. Silhouetted palm fronds frame the scene in the foreground beneath the fading evening light.

Sunset over St. Croix — glowing clouds fade to violet above calm Caribbean waters. 🌅

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The stone ruins of the Annaberg sugar mill rise from a sunlit hill on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Weathered stone arches open to the sky, framed by lush green grass and trees under a bright Caribbean sun with drifting clouds.

The Annaberg sugar mill ruins on St. John stand as both beauty and history — weathered stone under Caribbean sun, surrounded by lush green hills. 🌿

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An F/A-18 Hornet climbs steeply through a break in the clouds, afterburners flaring faintly as it cuts through shifting white and gray vapor. The jet’s silhouette contrasts sharply against the blue sky emerging beyond the clouds.

F/A-18 Hornet climbing through the clouds at the Great Colorado Air Show — pure power and precision in motion. ❤️‍🔥

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A close-up of a palm frond silhouetted against a soft blue and gold sunset sky over the ocean in St. Croix. The shallow depth of field and evening light create a calm, minimal, and cinematic mood.

Evening light, a palm frond, and a wide-open lens — sometimes that’s all it takes.

❤️💬 Like or share if you can feel the calm of a St. Croix sunset.

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A cluster of small white blossoms extends from a leafy branch, illuminated by a narrow beam of sunlight against a dark background. The play of light isolates the flowers from the surrounding shadow, creating a dramatic, almost painterly effect.

Light caught these blossoms just right, so I lifted them in post and let the background fade. Small tweak, big mood — quiet, simple, and full of contrast.

❤️💬 Like or share if this kind of light speaks to you.

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A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 flies inverted while closely following another jet in level flight. Both aircraft trail smoke against a soft blue sky during an aerial demonstration at the Great Colorado Air Show in Loveland, Colorado.

One Thunderbird flies inverted just feet above another — precision, teamwork, and trust at 500 mph.

Photographed at the Great Colorado Air Show in Loveland, Colorado.

If this caught your eye, share it or give it a boost.

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A sailboat glides across calm blue water at sunset near Cruz Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The sky glows orange and gold near the horizon, fading to deep blue above, with dark clouds rolling over the distant hills.

Golden light fades over Cruz Bay as the Caribbean exhales into evening.
Photographed on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Where will you chase your next sunset?

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A Paper Kite butterfly (Idea leuconoe) with black-and-white patterned wings rests gently on a green leaf amid soft light and blurred branches in the background. Photographed at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado, using a Nikon Zf with a 105 mm f/2.8 macro lens.

The Paper Kite butterfly looks delicate enough to float on air — and somehow, it does.
Photographed at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado.

Take a moment to notice something fragile today.

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A Tiger Longwing butterfly (Heliconius hecale) with black wings marked by orange patches and white spots rests on a long green leaf surrounded by soft, bright foliage. Photographed at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado, using a Nikon Zf with the Nikon MC 105 mm f/2.8 macro lens.

Sometimes stillness says more than motion.
This Tiger Longwing butterfly at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, CO, paused long enough for a quiet portrait — shot with my Nikon Zf and 105 mm macro lens.

Look closer at the small details today.

#Photography #Butterfly #ScottKissPhoto

Four U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 jets fly in a tight diamond formation against a cloudy sky, viewed from directly below. The image captures the symmetry and precision of the flight team, photographed with a Nikon Zf and Sigma 150–600mm lens.

They call it formation flying — I call it trust issues on full display.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at the Great Colorado Air Show in Loveland — shot with my Nikon Zf and Sigma 150–600mm.

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